Mystery block

Mar 20, 2020
68
Oday 192 Eagle Creek Reservoir
This block is at the top of my mast in the front. Why? Not a halyard block and I wouldn’t think for a topping lift since it’s in front. I’m stumped.
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jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
22,771
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
You are just throwing out the easy question…
The block is on a “crane” that faces the bow. Pretty big block maybe it is the photo. It is used to hold a Spinnaker halyard. Such a sail could be a standard spinnaker or an asymmetrical spinnaker. For your use I would opt for the latter.

Fun to keep the boat moving when the winds die down to a hares breath.:biggrin:
 
Mar 20, 2020
68
Oday 192 Eagle Creek Reservoir
You are just throwing out the easy question…
The block is on a “crane” that faces the bow. Pretty big block maybe it is the photo. It is used to hold a Spinnaker halyard. Such a sail could be a standard spinnaker or an asymmetrical spinnaker. For your use I would opt for the latter.

Fun to keep the boat moving when the winds die down to a hares breath.:biggrin:
Happy to have an easy question for once!

Thanks!
 

Joe

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Jun 1, 2004
8,163
Catalina 27 Mission Bay, San Diego
Downwind sails are intended to fly to the side and forward of the rigging so, unlike your upwind headsails that must be attached to the forestay, their halyard is set up to hoist them ahead of the forestay so they keep clear of the standing rigging. At your leisure you might do a search with these keywords: "asymmetric spinnaker rigging diagram" "small boat spinnaker rigging" . keep learning, don't throw anything out yet. heh, heh.:D
 
Mar 20, 2020
68
Oday 192 Eagle Creek Reservoir
Downwind sails are intended to fly to the side and forward of the rigging so, unlike your upwind headsails that must be attached to the forestay, their halyard is set up to hoist them ahead of the forestay so they keep clear of the standing rigging. At your leisure you might do a search with these keywords: "asymmetric spinnaker rigging diagram" "small boat spinnaker rigging" . keep learning, don't throw anything out yet. heh, heh.:D
I love the idea of getting an asymmetrical spinnaker going. Thanks for the advice!
 
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